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Surgical vision correction: new tear analysis methods reveal causes of postoperative pain

Surgical vision correction: new tear analysis ...

Surgical methods such as LASIK and PRK often lead to long-term pain in patients. A new study reveals how changes in tear proteins can predict the risk of postoperative discomfort, paving the way for better treatments.

A new theory reveals how the flow of water within muscles determines the speed of their contraction, revealing hitherto unknown elasticity and application possibilities in technology

A new theory reveals how the flow of water ...

A University of Michigan study found that the flow of water through muscle fibers affects the speed of muscle contraction, providing new insights into muscle elasticity and potential applications in the design of fast artificial muscles and other shape-shifting technologies.

The impact of restrictive diets on health: how too clean a diet can disrupt your body and lead to orthorexia

The impact of restrictive diets on health: ...

Clean diets emphasize the consumption of whole foods and the avoidance of processed foods, but too restrictive diet can have a negative impact on health. Instagram influencer Alice Liveing has revealed how becoming a clean eating influencer has impaired her health, leading to poor sleep, low mood and loss of menstruation.

Scientists have found an association between inflammation and reduced cognitive function in middle age, associated with obesity, stress and smoking

Scientists have found an association between ...

New research from UC San Francisco reveals that young people with higher levels of inflammation may experience a decrease in midlife cognitive functions associated with obesity, stress, and smoking, highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyle habits.

New biomarkers detected in cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy

New biomarkers detected in cerebrospinal ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a new technology that allows live recognition of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), using protein analysis in patients' cerebrospinal fluid.

Studying the height of the body throughout history: what the growth of human height reveals to us about health and nutrition in past centuries

Studying the height of the body throughout ...

Body height as an indicator of health and development throughout history reveals a lot about the diet and living conditions of our ancestors. Exploring changes in people's average height provides insights into advances in medicine, food quality, and living standards over the past two centuries.